September 5, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Many people are unaware of the connection between an individual’s health and their overall ability to hear. There have been many recent studies on this subject, which have proven the existence of such a link between hearing and health. Most people do not realize that there are unhealthy habits which directly link their health to […]
August 22, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
The internet has brought many different possibilities in terms of health and information. Many people have used the internet for advice about their diet and overall health, while others have used it to have supplements sent directly to your home. One of the problems that this has caused is that fewer people are going to […]
August 20, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
All those fun summer outings you go on with family and friends – fireworks, concerts, sports events – can be revealing some dangers that could pose a threat to your hearing. While we’re not suggesting you ditch these fun summer traditions, you should be aware of the hearing loss possibilities associated with their loud sounds. […]
August 8, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
You may have more cause to protect your hearing now than ever before. For years scientists have wondered if there was a more intricate link between the health of individuals and their ability to hear. Research on the subject has found that such a link exists, and a study was performed to discover the correlation […]
July 30, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Brian Wilson, Neil Young, Pete Townshend and Barbra Streisand – what trait do these diverse musicians all share? As a result of years of performing, they all have permanent hearing loss. When I treat musicians, I have to tell them a sad but unavoidable fact of life – the very music they love to play […]
July 25, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Patients often ask precisely why hearing in crowds of people is particularly hard for them. When they are talking to people one-on-one, or in small groups of people there is no problem, and they seem to hear just fine. But when they find themselves in a large crowd they often find it very difficult to […]
June 20, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
One component of hearing loss which is not often discussed is the simple decrease in safety of those who have hearing difficulties. For instance, imagine that a fire starts in your house; if you’re like most people you have smoke detectors to sound a warning so that you and your loved ones can evacuate the […]
May 31, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Some six million teenagers in the United States suffer some type of loss of hearing, and this number has increased considerably over the past twenty years. In addition to the use of high-volume MP3 players and cell phones, experts say that teenagers’ involvement in marching band is another possible cause of damage to hearing. As […]
May 25, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Navigating through life with hearing loss can be difficult at times, particularly when you need to rely on your hearing for safety. Driving is one situation that can cause difficulties for many people suffering from impaired hearing. Luckily, just because you have problems with hearing does not mean that safe driving isn’t possible. Keep these […]
May 19, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Missing appendages, post-traumatic stress, and brain trauma: These are what many people think of when they think about post-combat injuries. However, many fail to consider another consequence of combat: hearing loss. These 5 facts about veterans and hearing loss may surprise you. The number one injury soldiers suffer from combat is loss of hearing. – […]
